After contacting Luo Fan, Chen Mubai was ready to leave as soon as possible. He prepared the necessary things and took them with him so that Luo Fan could help him submit the film for review.
Time is money now. If you are late, you may miss the upcoming Venice Film Festival.
Lu Fang then contacted those theaters that had made evaluations and prepared to release "Buried Alive". After all, these films were scheduled for that day's schedule. If it was not to be released, he would need to negotiate with the other party.
The Big Six were targeting them, so there was no psychological pressure at all. Instead, they were given to theaters that had a good schedule of films. It's a bit embarrassing to say that, after all, they kind of let down the other party's wishes.
At this moment, not to mention taking their side, being able to remain neutral is already very good. Among the arguments on the Internet, many people still prefer that the quality of the film is not good. After all, this is Chen Mubai’s first time making a movie and also his first time acting.
, how much better can it be?
There are also six major external restrictions on Mubai Entertainment. In this environment, they are still willing to provide theaters with good film schedules, which is indeed very worthy of Mubai Entertainment. At this time, they suddenly said that they would not release the film. Although there is no problem, but logically, Lu
I still feel a little guilty.
"Hello, this is it. I am Lu Fang from Mubai Entertainment. Wasn't our company's movie "Buried Alive" planned to be released on June 26? Now it will not be released due to some individual reasons. We want to withdraw it. I want to
I want to go to a film festival..." Lu Zanzang negotiated with the manager of the theater chain.
These explanations are given to theaters that have a good attitude towards them, and they want them to know that they did not withdraw the film without any reason, but for a reason.
In this way, the other party will feel better, at least for a reason.
And I still go to the film festival. This reason is indeed very powerful.
Of course, they didn't take it seriously, and they didn't hear that movies that participated in film festivals in the past were not released in theaters!
Everyone just took it as an excuse. They didn’t expect Mubai Entertainment to want to participate in the Venice Film Festival!
The ending of the matter remains the same, but the process is different, and the feelings it gives others are also different.
Lu Fang's attitude is well accepted by theaters. It's not uncommon for movies to be rescheduled frequently, but it's rare to see someone with Lu Fang's attitude.
When contacting the six major theater chains, it was very simple. Just tell them to withdraw the show. The other party just thought that Mubai Entertainment was scared and wanted to change the release date.
If the film studio doesn't want to release it, the theater chain can't force it to release it, it can only agree.
However, this matter soon spread to the ears of the upper management of major companies.
"Mubai Entertainment thinks it's enough to cancel the show?" Jiaxing's vice president reported the matter to Wu Tianhou and couldn't help but sneer.
"As long as the movie remains unchanged, this schedule can still effectively deal with them, unless they don't release the movie, but even if it's the next movie, it can still be like this."
The reasons everyone gave are valid reasons. The market and the audience are not optimistic about the quality of "Buried Alive", so it is reasonable to say that the film schedule is lower.
Although Sun Ping called them to warn them, as long as they didn't cross the line, they would be fine.
As for Mubai Entertainment making another movie, it is only useful to invite top movie stars to participate. Naturally, they cannot lock down the film schedule and there is no reason.
It's not that big names won't participate in movies directed by newcomers. This is not uncommon, but most of them are done by people or companies with backstage resources and resources. Mubai Entertainment does not have these.
Moreover, there are many big-name movie stars in the big seven companies. If everyone is dealing with Mubai Entertainment, they will naturally not let their artists take over Mubai Entertainment's movies.
Therefore, this road is basically blocked.
Even if Mubai Entertainment recruits some well-known supporting actors to star in movies, the film schedule can be improved, but it will not improve to much. After all, the impact of supporting actors and protagonists is different, and it still cannot be the main reason to improve the film schedule.
"Maybe they want to avoid the summer season and find a release date with few competitors," Wu Tian teased.
In his opinion, Mubai Entertainment suddenly wanted to withdraw at this time because it wanted to avoid this round of melee. He felt that it would become cannon fodder during this period.
But when everyone is targeting him, no matter what decision he makes, the result will not change.
Even though the competition may not be that great in some schedules, people still won't give him high-ranking movies. As long as the movies don't change, they still have excuses.
The fundamental reason is not the film itself, but the excuse that the Sixth Congress used to deal with him.
As long as Chen Mubai falls down this time, no one thinks that he will come back and touch the movie in a short time. Maybe it can stop him from thinking about it.
"What a pity, no matter what they do, they are all doing useless work." The vice president continued and sneered.
"At least this game shows that we have won." Wu Tian hummed and said with a smile: "I originally thought that revenge was impossible, but it turned out that Chen Mubai took the initiative to give us a clue, which is also rare."
"Although this incident has not spread outside, many people in the industry still know that we have dealt with Mubai Entertainment. This time it can be regarded as clearing our name for Jiaxing."
Although it was a bit of a show of force, Jiaxing only promoted the determination of the six major organizations to deal with Mubai Entertainment, but they were the initiators of the matter, and it could be considered their method.
"No matter how good their achievements are in music and television, at least in terms of movies, their life and death are still in our hands." Wu Tian sneered.
He was able to persuade the other five to deal with Mubai Entertainment, not because of his own ability or influence, but because they also had this idea and just took this opportunity to reveal it.
The rise of Mubai Entertainment is something that no one is happy to see, so they work together to achieve such a thing.
...
The last person to know was Fang Mocheng from Hua Cinema Line, and Lu Fang came to explain in person.
At the dinner table, everyone had a good chat, and this was the only one of the Seven that did not participate in dealing with them, and was the strongest one. Lu Fang still wanted to have a good relationship with the other party for future development.
"So, you are going to the Venice Film Festival?" Fang Mocheng looked at Lu Fang in surprise.
Lu Fang nodded and said: "Yes, Chen Mubai has confidence in the movie. Coupled with what happened, he wants to try his luck at the film festival. No matter what the result is, at least the quality of the movie can be conveyed. In this way,
The next time we sign up for a theater chain, the other party cannot use poor quality as an excuse to lower our film schedule."
He told Fang Mocheng the whole process of the incident, and this time it was considered a last-ditch battle.
Even if the final outcome is still a failure, they have still tried hard, and it is better than the result of direct release and then failure.
Fang Mocheng understands the psychology of Mubai Entertainment, and he can't say whether he agrees or disagrees. After all, he doesn't know the quality of the movie, but it is a good thing to have the confidence to make a breakthrough. It is better than being targeted and failing to recover.
From this point of view, Chen Mubai's heart is still very strong, which is also the heart he must have to become a powerful person.
No matter whether it is facing difficulties or public opinion of the work, only those who can not be affected can finally reach the end. Which big boss has not stood up after going through public opinion and battles? The process of growing up is indispensable with the flash of swords!
"You have great confidence in Chen Mubai!" Fang Mocheng sighed.
Chen Mubai didn't come today, so Lu Fang came alone. Chen Mubai was going to fly to Xiangjiang to meet Luo Fan.
"Yes, he has never let us down." Speaking of Chen Mubai, Lu Fang had pride in his eyes.
"Since he said the quality of the movie is good, it must not be bad. We all know his character well, which is why everyone supports his decision this time."
Fang Mocheng said: "He is indeed a talent."
"I can tell you everything."
Lu Fang was a little surprised. Huaying, where Fang Mocheng worked, was a semi-official entertainment company, so his news was also related to it.
So, what news did Fang Mocheng want to tell him with this sentence?
Seeing Lu Fang's curious look, Fang Mocheng smiled and said: "Our Mr. Sun is very dissatisfied with this matter. He also personally contacted the CEOs of major companies. Although the outcome has not changed, it has also obtained benefits for you."
"Their excuses are impeccable, but Mr. Sun is very angry. He doesn't want truly talented people to be treated like this. This is extinguishing the seeds of hope, so it doesn't matter even if your drama fails, the next drama can be
Keep filming, this won't happen again."
"In other words, this is the only time the six major forces will attack together?" Lu Fang understood what Fang Mocheng meant.
Perhaps Sun Ping was afraid that the targeting of the six major entertainment companies would make Chen Mubai dissatisfied and give up the opportunity to enter the film industry, so he warned the six major entertainment companies?
Chen Mubai has achieved very good results in both music and television. Needless to say, there is no need to say much about his personal talent.
Once he enters the film industry, he may be able to create the same miracle.
To say the least, wouldn't it be a pity if you gave up your future creative career because you were dissatisfied with the control of these people?
Therefore, Chen Mubai has had a very great influence in the past two years, and his appearance has indirectly promoted many things. It is precisely because of this that Sun Ping prefers Mubai Entertainment and warns the Six Majors.
When the Six Greats were dealing with Feifan Entertainment, he turned a blind eye and let them fight on their own. This was a routine method in the circle. As long as there was no big commotion, he would not intervene.
But to deal with Chen Mubai, it would not work if he used extraordinary methods. This is why he intervened in the six majors to deal with Mubai Entertainment this time. Even if it was a formal method, he warned the other party.
It can be considered a bit of a double standard, but Sun Ping hopes that talented people will not be buried and not die in this kind of meaningless internal fighting.
No matter what time of year, talented people will receive more attention and preferential treatment.
If Chen Mubai didn't have the previous achievements, I'm afraid Huaying wouldn't stand up for him, which would make the six boss-level companies unhappy.
This is how human value is reflected. No one cares about those who are worthless, but those who are valuable will be protected.
Lu Fang didn't think that far ahead. He still focused on getting through the current situation. However, he had already understood the meaning of Fang Mocheng's words. He thanked: "Thank you, Mr. Fang and Mr. Sun, for everything you have done. We will not give up.
I will definitely continue to work hard and produce good works to give back to everyone.”
Where can they be valued by the higher authorities?
The strength and resources are not as strong as other companies. The only thing is that they have strong potential and talent. Lu Fang will naturally answer in this regard.
"I believe in you, I hope to see more of your works in the future, and I also hope that your movies will win some awards this time." Fang Mocheng said with a smile.
...
"This flight will be..."
Chen Mubai took off the blindfold covering his eyes and waited for the plane to land.
He has arrived in Xiangjiang and this is his second time here.
The last time I came here was to attend the Golden Melody Awards, and this time it was for the film festival.
"It seems that I have an inseparable fate with these award shows?" Chen Mubai felt funny in his heart.
"I hope I can win an award this time as well. It will bring me good luck."
"Hello, please sit tight, the plane will land soon." The stewardess's sweet voice sounded in Chen Mubai's ears.
"Okay." Chen Mubai came back to his senses and answered the stewardess.
After a while, he found that the stewardess had not left yet, standing next to his seat and looking at him and smiling.
"What's wrong?" Chen Mubai was a little confused.
"No, it's just..." Sister Hong's face turned bright red, her red lips parted slightly, and she said a little embarrassedly: "Can you sign your name for me?"
"I am your fan and have liked you for a long time, although this is a bit abrupt..."
"No problem." Chen Mubai smiled heartily.
Then, he signed an autograph for this lovely stewardess, and her shy face immediately changed into a happy smile.
It seems that she was so happy to get the autograph of her idol.
"When you encounter something good as soon as you get off the plane, does it mean good luck?"
The plane docked at Xiangjiang Airport, and Chen Mubai strode away. After talking to the lovely stewardess just now, his mood improved a lot.